Getting a dog or cat can be a big decision for you. For people without children it could be life changing. I do know many people without children who treat their pets as their children.
I have known many people over the years that have had pets prior to kids as a trial run before children. When you think about it, pets can require a much longer commitment just because they don't grow up and move out. This sheds a whole new light on getting a pet right?
I don't think people think about how long of a commitment it is to raise a cat or dog. Some can live 20+ years. That's sometimes longer than our children stay with us and you are feeding your pet, taking them to the doctor and boarding them when you take a vacation.
At least with children, there comes a time when they can stay on their own. Then they move away and go to college, eventually marrying and finally starting their own life with someone else. Well, I know that children do come and go and are always going to need us to some extent, but cat's and dog's can't survive without us.
Loving your pets is what we do unconditionally. But had we realized that we were actually taking on a longer commitment then our children per say, this might have made us rethink that decision. Our pet can bring us great joy and companionship, but they are always there.
I have grown to love our cats and they are a great comfort to me in this quiet house. Little did I know when my daughter begged and pleaded for a pet that she would not take them when she moved out. She has gone on to college, loves her carefree life, and I am hiring someone to watch them so I can take a vacation.
Before long, your house is quiet and your children are gone. Looking back you can see the separation happening and you don't realize it. Now, my daughter is off starting her new life, and here I am, glad to have the cats to keep me company.
Loving our pets like we loved our children, feeding them, caring for them and just being happy to see them is all they desire. Cats are extremely independent like those fifteen year olds we had running in and out of the house at one time. Take time to enjoy your pets like you did your kids and they will return the gift for years after those kiddos have flown the coop.
Now, back to the original question, are you ready for a pet? Remember that your children will eventually leave, and their pets are there to stay. Pets can enrich our lives long after the children are gone, and that's something to think about as well. - 31851
I have known many people over the years that have had pets prior to kids as a trial run before children. When you think about it, pets can require a much longer commitment just because they don't grow up and move out. This sheds a whole new light on getting a pet right?
I don't think people think about how long of a commitment it is to raise a cat or dog. Some can live 20+ years. That's sometimes longer than our children stay with us and you are feeding your pet, taking them to the doctor and boarding them when you take a vacation.
At least with children, there comes a time when they can stay on their own. Then they move away and go to college, eventually marrying and finally starting their own life with someone else. Well, I know that children do come and go and are always going to need us to some extent, but cat's and dog's can't survive without us.
Loving your pets is what we do unconditionally. But had we realized that we were actually taking on a longer commitment then our children per say, this might have made us rethink that decision. Our pet can bring us great joy and companionship, but they are always there.
I have grown to love our cats and they are a great comfort to me in this quiet house. Little did I know when my daughter begged and pleaded for a pet that she would not take them when she moved out. She has gone on to college, loves her carefree life, and I am hiring someone to watch them so I can take a vacation.
Before long, your house is quiet and your children are gone. Looking back you can see the separation happening and you don't realize it. Now, my daughter is off starting her new life, and here I am, glad to have the cats to keep me company.
Loving our pets like we loved our children, feeding them, caring for them and just being happy to see them is all they desire. Cats are extremely independent like those fifteen year olds we had running in and out of the house at one time. Take time to enjoy your pets like you did your kids and they will return the gift for years after those kiddos have flown the coop.
Now, back to the original question, are you ready for a pet? Remember that your children will eventually leave, and their pets are there to stay. Pets can enrich our lives long after the children are gone, and that's something to think about as well. - 31851
About the Author:
Have an Animal that you Love? Visit Catherine's favorite Pet Supplies for Dogs online store that uses nature's best ingredients. They have the most amazing Natural Organic Dog Shampoos on the market.
